Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 3 years after the FZ100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S1 | FZ100 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S1
FZ100 | Fujifilm S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S1 | FZ100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the FZ100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ100 is 60 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $500 |